write-method

/write-method — Method Chapter Writing

D1: Method chapter generation — transforms the derivation forest's deep motivation and contribution structure into a rigorous methodology LaTeX section.

Purpose

Read the completed derivation forest (from C-layer), extract the deep motivation Q and primary contribution branches, and generate a well-structured Method section in LaTeX format suitable for academic submission.

Usage

/write-method <forest_id> [--venue <venue_name>]

Examples:

• /write-method exp-2024-run-01 --venue NeurIPS
• /write-method my-forest --venue ICML

Prerequisites

Before running this skill, ensure:

1. The derivation forest has converged (status = "converging" or "done")
2. At least one convergence point has been verified
3. All contributing branches have been recorded via research_record_contribution

Behavior

Step 1: Read the Derivation Forest

1. Call research_get_forest(forest_id) to retrieve the full forest state
2. Extract:
   • All convergence_points with verification_status === "verified"
   • For each point: the deep question Q, contributing nodes, literature references
   • All contributions with level === "primary"

Step 2: Synthesize the Method Chapter

Based on the forest data, generate a LaTeX method chapter covering:

1. Problem Formalization — What is the deep problem Q being solved?
2. Technical Approach — How does the evolved code address Q?
3. Key Mechanisms — What are the primary contributions? (from converged branches)
4. Relationship to Existing Methods — How does this differ from related work?

Step 3: Write to File

1. Determine output path: <repo>/research/paper/sections/method.tex
2. Call research_get_forest with the forest ID to get the repo path
3. Write the LaTeX content to the file
4. Call bib_append to add any new citations from the forest's literature references

Output Format

\section{Method}
\label{sec:method}

\subsection{Problem Definition}
% Content addressing the deep motivation Q

\subsection{Technical Approach}
% How the evolved approach works

\subsection{Key Mechanisms}
% Primary contributions from converged branches

\subsection{Theoretical Analysis (if applicable)}
% Any formal guarantees or analysis